Effects of Pilates Method and Aerobic Training in Hypertensive Subjects

Effects of Pilates Method and Aerobic Training in Hypertensive Subjects: a Randomized Trial

This study evaluates the effects of Pilates method and aerobic training in hypertensive subjects. Half of participants will be trained with Pilates, while the other half will be trained with aerobic exercise during 8 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• subjects with high blood pressure controled by medication;
• sedentary.

Exclusion Criteria:

• IMC≥30 kg/m²
• using beta blockers
• smokers or that interrupted the routine less than 6 months
• musculoskeletal diseases in evolution or with current symptomatic
• rheumatological diseases
• other cardiovascular disease
• renal disease due to hypertension
• endocrine, neurological, oncological, immunological, hematological and psychiatric diseases.